FirePro M4150 vs FirePro W8100

When comparing FirePro M4150 and FirePro W8100, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M4150 and FirePro W8100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M4150
FirePro W8100

Main Specs

  FirePro M4150 FirePro W8100
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI
 
  • FirePro M4150 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and FirePro W8100 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro W8100 has 7 GB more memory, than FirePro M4150.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4150 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and FirePro W8100 - with GCN 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 109 MHz higher, than FirePro M4150.
  • FirePro M4150 and FirePro W8100 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro M4150.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 35−40
ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 12−14 60−65
medium / 1080p 3−4 40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than FirePro M4150.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4150 FirePro W8100
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 2.0
Code name Opal Hawaii
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 16 October 2013 23 June 2014
Pipelines 384 2560
Core clock speed 715 MHz 824 MHz
Transistor count 950 million 6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.16 131.8
Floating-point performance 549.1 gflops 4,219 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 320 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 466 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +